-
8/4/2019 GBOB ND Brochure 1
1/5
The Global Battle of the Bands
GBOB) is the world championship of
ock an awesome showdown between
he best new bands from dierent
ountries around the world, all rising
rom hundreds of nationwide live band
ompetitions.
Founded 2004 in the UK byGBOB Worldwide Ltd., GBOB aims is
to
eek out the best un-manufactured
alent wherever they are and expose
hem to a global audience. Having
tarted with a roster of 16 countries, the
umber of participants has grown to an
verage of 30 countries per year. This
makes GBOB one of the biggest talent
ompetitions in the world.
Since its start in 2004, bands from the following countries
h
participated in The Global Battle of the Bands:
Australia
Belarus
Belgium
Brazil
Canada
China
ColombiaCroatia
Cyprus
Denmark
England
Faroe Islands
Finland
Germany
Guatemala
Iceland
Indonesia
Ireland
Isle of Man
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
JapanJordan
Lebanon
Malaysia
Malta
Mexico
Moldova
Morocco
Nepal
Netherlands
Norway
Philippines
Romania
Russia
Scotland
Serbia
South AfricaSpain
Sweden
Thailand
Ukraine
United States
Wales
-
8/4/2019 GBOB ND Brochure 1
2/5
The Global Battle of the Bands
GBOB) is the world championship of
ock an awesome showdown between
he best new bands from dierent
ountries around the world, all rising
rom hundreds of nationwide live band
ompetitions.
Founded 2004 in the UK byGBOB Worldwide Ltd., GBOB aims is
to
eek out the best un-manufactured
alent wherever they are and expose
hem to a global audience. Having
tarted with a roster of 16 countries, the
umber of participants has grown to an
verage of 30 countries per year. This
makes GBOB one of the biggest talent
ompetitions in the world.
Since its start in 2004, bands from the following countries
h
participated in The Global Battle of the Bands:
Australia
Belarus
Belgium
Brazil
Canada
China
ColombiaCroatia
Cyprus
Denmark
England
Faroe Islands
Finland
Germany
Guatemala
Iceland
Indonesia
Ireland
Isle of Man
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
JapanJordan
Lebanon
Malaysia
Malta
Mexico
Moldova
Morocco
Nepal
Netherlands
Norway
Philippines
Romania
Russia
Scotland
Serbia
South AfricaSpain
Sweden
Thailand
Ukraine
United States
Wales
GBOB is for bands playing their own material, meaning, no co
songs and no pre-recorded music. To date, this is the only
global comp
tion that is open to ALL bands in all musical genres whether
young
not-so-young, professional or amateur, signed or unsigned by a
record
label. Promoting equal opportunity regardless of type of music,
colo
creed, religion, sex, national origin or age, GBOB champions
those outs
the mainstream.
Going against the traditionally and notoriously dicult
record
company route, the competitions strength has always been its
credibi
as a true breeding ground for emerging musical talent. GBOB
winners -it on the worldwide or national scale - have received
attention from
media and from various music industry professionals both locally
and int
nationally, making their win a signicant stepping stone in the
success
their musical careers.
Simply put, GBOB is all about giving music back to the
musicians
Salvador
2010 GBOB Russia Champions
Thank you GBOB, The compete-
tion came along when it felt like
the band had nothing more to
give, having so many doors in
the music Industry slammed in
our face. Winning that compe-
tion helped restore the band's
condence as musicains and
song writers & helped us out
nancially to continue to record,
tour & promote Kopek. All & all itput us on the course
that we are
on today. RESPECT.
KopeK band
2005 GBOB World Champions
(Kopek was recently signed
under Union Entertainment
Group, management company
of Nickelback, Hinder, Richard
Marx, others)
Play It Live
The Tillegra Damned
2010 GBOB Australaisa Champions
Every year Local Qualifying Heats and National Finals take
place in participating countries around the world. The winners
of
these will go forward to the World Finals on fully sponsored
travel
and lodging.
The World Finals happens in a dierent country every year.
National winners gather together for a three to four day aair
in
the host country to meet with other bands and music industry
professionals; and ultimately to prepare for the nal leg of
this
worldwide competition wherein they will be representing
their
country in par with other bands from around the world. Only
oneband amongst how many will win the grand prize of 100,000
USD
worth of cash and band development packages.
The World Finals
Dubtonic Kru, GBOB 2010 WORLD Champions. from Jamaica
From left to right: GBOB 2010 National Champions, Bombers
(Malaysia),
Scarlletta (England), Experienced !?! (Belgium)
The River Raid2010 GBOB Brazil Champions
GBOB Worldwide Ltd. is headed by GBOB CEO Mr. Tore Lande.
Mr.
Lande has been operating local battles in Scandinavia since the
70s
where bands like A-ha, Roxette, and Europe have come through
to
achieve international success. His expert eye is backed up by
vast experi-
ence in the music business as a notable recording artist,
manager, and
concert promoter for artists such as Rod Stewart, Gary Moore,
Oscar Peter-
son, and the Sex Pistols. Landes impressive resume also includes
owner
and managing director of Arctic Music Production (1972-1976),
video-production and marketing in Polar Video (1982-1984), artist
manager and
organizer of The Norweigian Championship for Rock and Pop
bands
(1990-2003), and of course founder and CEO of GBOB Worldwide
Ltd
(2003 - Present).
GBOB WorldwideExperienced!?!
2010 GBOB Belgium
Champions
"I had a blast being a judge at GBOB.
There wasnt one single band on the
stage who didnt deserve to be there. I
really like the concept and hope it
grows year on year."
Steve LillywhiteProducer - U2, Iggy Pop, The Rolling
Stones etc
Yours is not a competition. It s a move-
ment,
Bob Geldof
Organizer of Band Aid, Live Aid and,
more recently, Live 8.
The Global Battle of the Bands is an
idea whose time has come,Andrew Loog Oldham
Former manager of the Rolling Stones
There are many band competitio
out there, but what really made
want to be involved with GBOB is th
it is a truly international event, taki
place in countries as diverse
Thailand, Brazil, Jamaica, N
Morocco, Russia, the Philippines, SouAfrica, Pakistan and many
many mo
And its about bands playing their ow
material and playing live. That is
perfect t with Carlsbros ethos as o
of the worlds great guitar amp comp
nies going back more than 50 years.
Andrew Bishop
International Sales Director, Carlsbro
International Sponsor
Some Local Sponsors
Contact
For more details about GBOB national franchise
opportunities, you may contact:
Tore Lande
CEO
[email protected]
skype: tore.lande
Rachanee Munar
Accounts
[email protected]
skype: rachanee.munar
GBOB Worldwide Ltd.
50 Tigne Seafront
SLM 3011 MALTA
Company number:
C51534
Voodoo Vanity, 2010 GBOB Norway Champions
Visit us at:
http://gbob.com
-
8/4/2019 GBOB ND Brochure 1
3/5
The Global Battle of the Bands
GBOB) is the world championship of
ock an awesome showdown between
he best new bands from dierent
ountries around the world, all rising
rom hundreds of nationwide live band
ompetitions.
Founded 2004 in the UK byGBOB Worldwide Ltd., GBOB aims is
to
eek out the best un-manufactured
alent wherever they are and expose
hem to a global audience. Having
tarted with a roster of 16 countries, the
umber of participants has grown to an
verage of 30 countries per year. This
makes GBOB one of the biggest talent
ompetitions in the world.
Since its start in 2004, bands from the following countries
h
participated in The Global Battle of the Bands:
Australia
Belarus
Belgium
Brazil
Canada
China
ColombiaCroatia
Cyprus
Denmark
England
Faroe Islands
Finland
Germany
Guatemala
Iceland
Indonesia
Ireland
Isle of Man
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
JapanJordan
Lebanon
Malaysia
Malta
Mexico
Moldova
Morocco
Nepal
Netherlands
Norway
Philippines
Romania
Russia
Scotland
Serbia
South AfricaSpain
Sweden
Thailand
Ukraine
United States
Wales
GBOB is for bands playing their own material, meaning, no co
songs and no pre-recorded music. To date, this is the only
global comp
tion that is open to ALL bands in all musical genres whether
young
not-so-young, professional or amateur, signed or unsigned by a
record
label. Promoting equal opportunity regardless of type of music,
colo
creed, religion, sex, national origin or age, GBOB champions
those outs
the mainstream
.
Going against the traditionally and notoriously dicult
record
company route, the competitions strength has always been its
credibi
as a true breeding ground for emerging musical talent. GBOB
winners -it on the worldwide or national scale - have received
attention from
media and from various music industry professionals both locally
and int
nationally, making their win a signicant stepping stone in the
success
their musical careers.
Simply put, GBOB is all about giving music back to the
musicians
Salvador
2010 GBOB Russia Champions
Thank you GBOB, The compete-
tion came along when it felt like
the band had nothing more to
give, having so many doors in
the music Industry slammed in
our face. Winning that compe-
tion helped restore the band's
condence as musicains and
song writers & helped us out
nancially to continue to record,
tour & promote Kopek. All & all itput us on the course
that we are
on today. RESPECT.
KopeK band
2005 GBOB World Champions
(Kopek was recently signed
under Union Entertainment
Group, management company
of Nickelback, Hinder, Richard
Marx, others)
Play It Live
The Tillegra Damned
2010 GBOB Australaisa Champions
Every year Local Qualifying Heats and National Finals take
place in participating countries around the world. The winners
of
these will go forward to the World Finals on fully sponsored
travel
and lodging.
The World Finals happens in a dierent country every year.
National winners gather together for a three to four day aair
in
the host country to meet with other bands and music industry
professionals; and ultimately to prepare for the nal leg of
this
worldwide competition wherein they will be representing
their
country in par with other bands from around the world. Only
oneband amongst how many will win the grand prize of 100,000
USD
worth of cash and band development packages.
The World Finals
Dubtonic Kru, GBOB 2010 WORLD Champions. from Jamaica
From left to right: GBOB 2010 National Champions, Bombers
(Malaysia),
Scarlletta (England), Experienced !?! (Belgium)
The River Raid2010 GBOB Brazil Champions
GBOB Worldwide Ltd. is headed by GBOB CEO Mr. Tore Lande.
Mr.
Lande has been operating local battles in Scandinavia since the
70s
where bands like A-ha, Roxette, and Europe have come through
to
achieve international success. His expert eye is backed up by
vast experi-
ence in the music business as a notable recording artist,
manager, and
concert promoter for artists such as Rod Stewart, Gary Moore,
Oscar Peter-
son, and the Sex Pistols. Landes impressive resume also includes
owner
and managing director of Arctic Music Production (1972-1976),
video-production and marketing in Polar Video (1982-1984), artist
manager and
organizer of The Norweigian Championship for Rock and Pop
bands
(1990-2003), and of course founder and CEO of GBOB Worldwide
Ltd
(2003 - Present).
GBOB WorldwideExperienced!?!
2010 GBOB Belgium
Champions
"I had a blast being a judge at GBOB.
There wasnt one single band on the
stage who didnt deserve to be there. I
really like the concept and hope it
grows year on year."
Steve LillywhiteProducer - U2, Iggy Pop, The Rolling
Stones etc
Yours is not a competition. It s a move-
ment,
Bob Geldof
Organizer of Band Aid, Live Aid and,
more recently, Live 8.
The Global Battle of the Bands is an
idea whose time has come,Andrew Loog Oldham
Former manager of the Rolling Stones
There are many band competitio
out there, but what really made
want to be involved with GBOB is th
it is a truly international event, taki
place in countries as diverse
Thailand, Brazil, Jamaica, N
Morocco, Russia, the Philippines, SouAfrica, Pakistan and many
many mo
And its about bands playing their ow
material and playing live. That is
perfect t with Carlsbros ethos as o
of the worlds great guitar amp comp
nies going back more than 50 years.
Andrew Bishop
International Sales Director, Carlsbro
International Sponsor
Some Local Sponsors
Contact
For more details about GBOB national franchise
opportunities, you may contact:
Tore Lande
CEO
[email protected]
skype: tore.lande
Rachanee Munar
Accounts
[email protected]
skype: rachanee.munar
GBOB Worldwide Ltd.
50 Tigne Seafront
SLM 3011 MALTA
Company number:
C51534
Voodoo Vanity, 2010 GBOB Norway Champions
Visit us at:
http://gbob.com
-
8/4/2019 GBOB ND Brochure 1
4/5
The Global Battle of the Bands
GBOB) is the world championship of
ock an awesome showdown between
he best new bands from dierent
ountries around the world, all rising
rom hundreds of nationwide live band
ompetitions.
Founded 2004 in the UK byGBOB Worldwide Ltd., GBOB aims is
to
eek out the best un-manufactured
alent wherever they are and expose
hem to a global audience. Having
tarted with a roster of 16 countries, the
umber of participants has grown to an
verage of 30 countries per year. This
makes GBOB one of the biggest talent
ompetitions in the world.
Since its start in 2004, bands from the following countries
h
participated in The Global Battle of the Bands:
Australia
Belarus
Belgium
Brazil
Canada
China
ColombiaCroatia
Cyprus
Denmark
England
Faroe Islands
Finland
Germany
Guatemala
Iceland
Indonesia
Ireland
Isle of Man
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
JapanJordan
Lebanon
Malaysia
Malta
Mexico
Moldova
Morocco
Nepal
Netherlands
Norway
Philippines
Romania
Russia
Scotland
Serbia
South AfricaSpain
Sweden
Thailand
Ukraine
United States
Wales
GBOB is for bands playing their own material, meaning, no co
songs and no pre-recorded music. To date, this is the only
global comp
tion that is open to ALL bands in all musical genres whether
young
not-so-young, professional or amateur, signed or unsigned by a
record
label. Promoting equal opportunity regardless of type of music,
colo
creed, religion, sex, national origin or age, GBOB champions
those outs
the mainstream
.
Going against the traditionally and notoriously dicult
record
company route, the competitions strength has always been its
credibi
as a true breeding ground for emerging musical talent. GBOB
winners -it on the worldwide or national scale - have received
attention from
media and from various music industry professionals both locally
and int
nationally, making their win a signicant stepping stone in the
success
their musical careers.
Simply put, GBOB is all about giving music back to the
musicians
Salvador
2010 GBOB Russia Champions
Thank you GBOB, The compete-
tion came along when it felt like
the band had nothing more to
give, having so many doors in
the music Industry slammed in
our face. Winning that compe-
tion helped restore the band's
condence as musicains and
song writers & helped us out
nancially to continue to record,
tour & promote Kopek. All & all itput us on the course
that we are
on today. RESPECT.
KopeK band
2005 GBOB World Champions
(Kopek was recently signed
under Union Entertainment
Group, management company
of Nickelback, Hinder, Richard
Marx, others)
Play It Live
The Tillegra Damned
2010 GBOB Australaisa Champions
Every year Local Qualifying Heats and National Finals take
place in participating countries around the world. The winners
of
these will go forward to the World Finals on fully sponsored
travel
and lodging.
The World Finals happens in a dierent country every year.
National winners gather together for a three to four day aair
in
the host country to meet with other bands and music industry
professionals; and ultimately to prepare for the nal leg of
this
worldwide competition wherein they will be representing
their
country in par with other bands from around the world. Only
oneband amongst how many will win the grand prize of 100,000
USD
worth of cash and band development packages.
The World Finals
Dubtonic Kru, GBOB 2010 WORLD Champions. from Jamaica
From left to right: GBOB 2010 National Champions, Bombers
(Malaysia),
Scarlletta (England), Experienced !?! (Belgium)
The River Raid2010 GBOB Brazil Champions
GBOB Worldwide Ltd. is headed by GBOB CEO Mr. Tore Lande.
Mr.
Lande has been operating local battles in Scandinavia since the
70s
where bands like A-ha, Roxette, and Europe have come through
to
achieve international success. His expert eye is backed up by
vast experi-
ence in the music business as a notable recording artist,
manager, and
concert promoter for artists such as Rod Stewart, Gary Moore,
Oscar Peter-
son, and the Sex Pistols. Landes impressive resume also includes
owner
and managing director of Arctic Music Production (1972-1976),
video-production and marketing in Polar Video (1982-1984), artist
manager and
organizer of The Norweigian Championship for Rock and Pop
bands
(1990-2003), and of course founder and CEO of GBOB Worldwide
Ltd
(2003 - Present).
GBOB WorldwideExperienced!?!
2010 GBOB Belgium
Champions
"I had a blast being a judge at GBOB.
There wasnt one single band on the
stage who didnt deserve to be there. I
really like the concept and hope it
grows year on year."
Steve LillywhiteProducer - U2, Iggy Pop, The Rolling
Stones etc
Yours is not a competition. It s a move-
ment,
Bob Geldof
Organizer of Band Aid, Live Aid and,
more recently, Live 8.
The Global Battle of the Bands is an
idea whose time has come,Andrew Loog Oldham
Former manager of the Rolling Stones
There are many band competitio
out there, but what really made
want to be involved with GBOB is th
it is a truly international event, taki
place in countries as diverse
Thailand, Brazil, Jamaica, N
Morocco, Russia, the Philippines, SouAfrica, Pakistan and many
many mo
And its about bands playing their ow
material and playing live. That is
perfect t with Carlsbros ethos as o
of the worlds great guitar amp comp
nies going back more than 50 years.
Andrew Bishop
International Sales Director, Carlsbro
International Sponsor
Some Local Sponsors
Contact
For more details about GBOB national franchise
opportunities, you may contact:
Tore Lande
CEO
[email protected]
skype: tore.lande
Rachanee Munar
Accounts
[email protected]
skype: rachanee.munar
GBOB Worldwide Ltd.
50 Tigne Seafront
SLM 3011 MALTA
Company number:
C51534
Voodoo Vanity, 2010 GBOB Norway Champions
Visit us at:
http://gbob.com
-
8/4/2019 GBOB ND Brochure 1
5/5
The Global Battle of the Bands
GBOB) is the world championship of
ock an awesome showdown between
he best new bands from dierent
ountries around the world, all rising
rom hundreds of nationwide live band
ompetitions.
Founded 2004 in the UK byGBOB Worldwide Ltd., GBOB aims is
to
eek out the best un-manufactured
alent wherever they are and expose
hem to a global audience. Having
tarted with a roster of 16 countries, the
umber of participants has grown to an
verage of 30 countries per year. This
makes GBOB one of the biggest talent
ompetitions in the world.
Since its start in 2004, bands from the following countries
h
participated in The Global Battle of the Bands:
Australia
Belarus
Belgium
Brazil
Canada
China
ColombiaCroatia
Cyprus
Denmark
England
Faroe Islands
Finland
Germany
Guatemala
Iceland
Indonesia
Ireland
Isle of Man
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
JapanJordan
Lebanon
Malaysia
Malta
Mexico
Moldova
Morocco
Nepal
Netherlands
Norway
Philippines
Romania
Russia
Scotland
Serbia
South AfricaSpain
Sweden
Thailand
Ukraine
United States
Wales
GBOB is for bands playing their own material, meaning, no co
songs and no pre-recorded music. To date, this is the only
global comp
tion that is open to ALL bands in all musical genres whether
young
not-so-young, professional or amateur, signed or unsigned by a
record
label. Promoting equal opportunity regardless of type of music,
colo
creed, religion, sex, national origin or age, GBOB champions
those outs
the mainstream
.
Going against the traditionally and notoriously dicult
record
company route, the competitions strength has always been its
credibi
as a true breeding ground for emerging musical talent. GBOB
winners -it on the worldwide or national scale - have received
attention from
media and from various music industry professionals both locally
and int
nationally, making their win a signicant stepping stone in the
success
their musical careers.
Simply put, GBOB is all about giving music back to the
musicians
Salvador
2010 GBOB Russia Champions
Thank you GBOB, The compete-
tion came along when it felt like
the band had nothing more to
give, having so many doors in
the music Industry slammed in
our face. Winning that compe-
tion helped restore the band's
condence as musicains and
song writers & helped us out
nancially to continue to record,
tour & promote Kopek. All & all itput us on the course
that we are
on today. RESPECT.
KopeK band
2005 GBOB World Champions
(Kopek was recently signed
under Union Entertainment
Group, management company
of Nickelback, Hinder, Richard
Marx, others)
Play It Live
The Tillegra Damned
2010 GBOB Australaisa Champions
Every year Local Qualifying Heats and National Finals take
place in participating countries around the world. The winners
of
these will go forward to the World Finals on fully sponsored
travel
and lodging.
The World Finals happens in a dierent country every year.
National winners gather together for a three to four day aair
in
the host country to meet with other bands and music industry
professionals; and ultimately to prepare for the nal leg of
this
worldwide competition wherein they will be representing
their
country in par with other bands from around the world. Only
oneband amongst how many will win the grand prize of 100,000
USD
worth of cash and band development packages.
The World Finals
Dubtonic Kru, GBOB 2010 WORLD Champions. from Jamaica
From left to right: GBOB 2010 National Champions, Bombers
(Malaysia),
Scarlletta (England), Experienced !?! (Belgium)
The River Raid2010 GBOB Brazil Champions
GBOB Worldwide Ltd. is headed by GBOB CEO Mr. Tore Lande. Mr.
Lande
has been operating local battles in Scandinavia since the 70s
where bands like
A-ha, Roxette, and Europe have come through to achieve
international success.
His expert eye is backed up by vast experience in the music
business as a
notable recording artist, manager, and concert promoter for
artists such as Rod
Stewart, Gary Moore, Oscar Peterson, and the Sex Pistols. Landes
impressive
resume also includes owner and managing director of Arctic Music
Production
(1972-1976), video-production and marketing in Polar Video
(1982-1984), artistmanager and organizer of The Norweigian
Championship for Rock and Pop
bands (1990-2003), and of course founder and CEO of GBOB
Worldwide Ltd
(2003 - Present).
GBOB WorldwideExperienced!?!
2010 GBOB Belgium
Champions
"I had a blast being a judge at GBOB.
There wasnt one single band on the
stage who didnt deserve to be there. I
really like the concept and hope it
grows year on year."
Steve LillywhiteProducer - U2, Iggy Pop, The Rolling
Stones etc
Yours is not a competition. It s a move-
ment,
Bob Geldof
Organizer of Band Aid, Live Aid and,
more recently, Live 8.
The Global Battle of the Bands is an
idea whose time has come,Andrew Loog Oldham
Former manager of the Rolling Stones
There are many band competitio
out there, but what really made
want to be involved with GBOB is th
it is a truly international event, taki
place in countries as diverse
Thailand, Brazil, Jamaica, N
Morocco, Russia, the Philippines, SouAfrica, Pakistan and many
many mo
And its about bands playing their ow
material and playing live. That is
perfect t with Carlsbros ethos as o
of the worlds great guitar amp comp
nies going back more than 50 years.
Andrew Bishop
International Sales Director, Carlsbro
International Sponsor
Some Local Sponsors
Contact
For more details about GBOB national franchise
opportunities, you may contact:
Tore Lande
CEO
[email protected]
skype: tore.lande
Rachanee Munar
Accounts
[email protected]
skype: rachanee.munar
GBOB Worldwide Ltd.
50 Tigne Seafront
SLM 3011 MALTA
Company number:
C51534
Voodoo Vanity, 2010 GBOB Norway Champions
Visit us at:
http://gbob.com
